Fashion Matters

I’m tempted to try all these taupe, clay, cement nail polish colors … again.  I bought two shades last spring,  and my nails just looked nasty. Ewwww. Recently, I was at The MakeUp Bar talking with owner Alex Mendez-Kelley about makeup and, of course, I...

Catch up on your reading with this week’s giveaway on mood.newsok.com. We’re giving away two books, “Fabulously Fashionable” by Holly Mcqueen and “Hope in a Jar” by Beth Harbison. Both are novels, and let’s just say they touch on everything from designers to face cream to the...

Next time you head out to shop, stop by the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. The Museum Store is the exclusive source for jewelry designer Rocki Gorman’s American Indian creations.  Her designs, crafted by Navajo silversmiths, continue a longstanding tradition of quality,...

Rejoice, shoe fans. Now you can get a daily shoe fix on Shoes.tv. Oh, sure, you may not get the rush that comes from slipping into a great pair of shoes, but it’s the next best thing. We’re talking celebrity and designer interviews, style tips, brand reviews and more....

Check out this new shoe from Donald J Pliner.  It’s his version of Cinderella’s glass slipper. The glass beaded pump has built-in comfort and is available in the season’s must-have colors and a Moroccan-influenced print. The Donald J Pliner “Ceci” shoe is $460 and available at...

Good news, Lane Bryant shoppers. With the exception of Spanx, everything in the stores and online is 40 percent off through Aug. 30. That includess basics like T-shirts and tanks as well as new fall collections. Speaking of new, Lane Bryant just released a new line called the Passport...

Old Navy wants to make sure it has everyone in the family covered — even the sports fan. This week, the clothing chain launched its NFL Collection. The collection inlcudes a variety of T-shirts and sweatshirts for baby, kids, women and men with prices from $14.50 to $34.50.

Tired of your hairstyle? Do you think you would look better as a brunette or a redhead? Maybe you need a makeover. Maybe we can help. E-mail your picture and why you need a makeover to mood@newsok.com. Check out the latest makeover here.

Last week, I asked readers to share their favorite local stores and boutiques. I’m always searching for great stores, and I know you are, too. Here’s a fave that came in from a reader, but it was too late for my column. THE BRASS ACORN in Lawton has unique items, one of the owners is...

Watch out Target,  H&M and Zara. Later this fall, JC Penney will ramp up its fast fashion offerings with a launch of mini Mango boutiques within some of  its stores, including the Penn Square Mall location in Oklahoma City. MNG by Mango is described as high...

Bath & Body Works has introduced its newest scent – Dark Kiss, touted as a daring, irrestible blend of lush fruits and mysterious florals.  The latest addition blends berries, blooms, insense and night musk. Dark Kiss is part of Bath & Body Works’ “Sexy”...

Have you been to the new Balliets at Classen Curve? The store is beautiful. So glad it’s here in Oklahoma City. Here’s an opening day video. And here’s a story I wrote about shopping at the Curve.

Naifeh Fine Jewelry’s sixth annual storewide sale continues through Saturday with savings up to 75 percent off. We’re talking designer jewelry, loose colored gemstones and pearls, bridal sets and wedding bands, diamond fashion jewelry and watches. Not all merchandise is included. Niafeh...

Tim Gunn, everyone’s favorite mentor on “Project Runway,” talked about everything from this season’s competitors to celebrity style with “Extra.” Hear what he has to say about Meryl Streep, Lada Gaga, Jersey Shore women and Cameron Diaz.

It’s time once again for Girls Night Out at Beauty Brands stores. The event will showcase fall beauty must-haves. The free event will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 31. Bring friends and enjoy complimentary mini services, free product samples, demonstrations of your favorite products, plus...

The smoky eye is a classic. Oh, sure, the colors might change — it doesn’t always have be played up with black, gray and navy shadows — but this is one look that’s a keeper. If you’re in a beauty rut, give it a try. Makeup artist Brett Freedman of Vanitymark cosmetics loves a...

Think lingerie and you immediately think sexy. Think sleepwear, and well, sexy doesn’t always come to mind.  But retailers say sleepwear is being dolled up in soft, comfortable and luxurious fabrics and cut in such a way that it’s also sexy. I wrote about soft and comfortable...

Valerie Hill, a student at OSU Valerie Hill wants to show the world that Oklahoma is mad about style. “Mad Men” style, that is. She’s is in a national contest that AMC is sponsoring for its television show “Mad Men.” “I entered this contest, in which people submit photos of...

Bob Benham, who with his wife, DeDe, owns Balliets, kept pushing for the new store at Classen Curve to open on Aug. 12.  With contractors and others in the mix, he wasn’t about to make any promises. He called me at 1:56 p.m. today to say it was going to happen. I never...

A Levi’s survey shows that 50 percent of women try on at least 10 pairs of jeans before they  find one pair they would buy. Trying on jeans can be frustrating. Most women will agree with that. Now Levi’s has introduced a fit system based on a woman’s shape, not...